Born Nov. 30, 1938 in Scotland, he was the son of Harve and Lucy (Ferguson) Emery.
He was a silo builder for Bloomfield Silo Company and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Linton.
Survivors include: two daughters, Caroline Richmond and Rosa Emery, both of Linton; and two sisters, Martha Tackett of Martinsville and Coral Drurry of Plainfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Phillip Emery, and one sister Elsie Ashe.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today at Scotland Cemetery with Bishop Joe Wilson officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.